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PRS-700.US.4-120-383-11(1)
What You Can Do with Reader
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Portable Reader System PRS-700.
Read through this Quick Start Guide to prepare the Reader for use.
Once initial preparation is complete, you can transfer content from your
computer to the Reader to take it anywhere you wish.
Getting Started
Customer registration
It is recommended that you perform customer registration by
registering your contact information, which enables Sony to send you
information regarding technical support, software updates, etc.
Select “Product Registration Website” on the launcher.
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PRS-700
©2008 Sony Corporation Printed in China 4-120-383-11(1)
Portable Reader System
English
About the serial number
The serial number provided for this unit is required for customer registration. The
number is on a label on the back of the unit. Do not remove the label.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the back of the unit. Record them in the
space provided below. Refer to these numbers in the spaces whenever you call upon
your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. ___________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
Note on use
• Replacement or repair of a broken or scratched touch panel is not covered by the
warranty.
• Do not drop or submit the Reader to excessive shock.
• Do not poke people using the supplied stylus.
• Do not treat or use the supplied stylus roughly by bending it, or scratching the touch
panel with it.
• Use the supplied stylus only for the operation on the touch panel.
• Do not use a damaged or deformed stylus.
On Copyrights
The contents of each book pre-installed on this product are copyrighted works, edited
with the cooperation of the publisher and editor hereto mentioned.
Copyright laws prohibit copying the data of this product or the contents of this manual
(illustrations, related documents, etc.) in whole or in part without the permission of the
copyright holder. Additionally, use of the data of this product or the contents of this
manual is not allowed without Sony’s permission except for personal use.
• SONY and the SONY logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• BBeB, BBeB Book, and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “Memory Stick”, “Memory Stick Duo”, “Memory Stick PRO”, and their logos are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• Bitstream is a registered trademark, and Dutch, Font Fusion, and Swiss are
trademarks, of Bitstream Inc.
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and / or other countries.
• Adobe, the Adobe logo, Reader and PDF are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other
countries.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Thomson.
All other system names and product names appearing in this document are generally
the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective manufacturers. Further, the
trademark ™ and registered trademark ® symbols are not indicated throughout this
document.
Program ©2008 Sony Corporation
Documentation ©2008 Sony Corporation
Reader
Quick Start Guide
Guide de démarrage
How to Use
Read to learn about advanced features
Included with the Reader is this Quick Start Guide and the User’s
Guide. Additionally, after installing the supplied eBook Library, you can
refer to the Help within eBook Library.
User’s Guide
Contains instructions for advanced features of the Reader and
troubleshooting information.
Browsing the User’s Guide on your computer
The PDF file of the User’s Guide is
provided on the supplied CD-ROM.
Click the Start menu at the bottom
left of the Desktop, then select “All
Programs” – “Reader” – “PRS-700
User’s Guide” to start Adobe Reader
and open the User’s Guide.
For details on how to use Adobe
Reader, refer to Adobe Reader Help.
Hint
• To view the User’s Guide,
Adobe Reader or Acrobat
needs to be installed.
Adobe Reader can be
downloaded by selecting
“Get Adobe® Reader®”
on the launcher.
eBook Library Help
Provides detailed information about using eBook Library and the
Reader.
Click “Help” − “eBook Library
Help.”
Support
If you encounter an issue, try the following.
• If you cannot install eBook Library
Refer to “When installation is not successful – Q&A” in this Quick Start
Guide.
• For other issues
Refer to the “Troubleshooting” section in the User’s Guide.
If the issue persists
Visit the support site.
For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/readersupport
For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/
If the issue still persists
Contact Sony Support.
For customers in the USA:
Phone number: 1-866-962-7669
For customers in Canada:
Phone number: 1-877-899-7669
For details, refer to “Troubleshooting” in the User’s Guide.
Importing eBooks from “The eBook
Store from Sony” to eBook Library
You can purchase (download) eBooks from the online eBook
Store from Sony to your computer.
Hint
• The following explains how to import/transfer/read eBooks. For
details on other content formats supported by the Reader, refer to
the User’s Guide included on the CD-ROM.
Note
• To purchase (download) eBooks, you need to prepare an Internet-
accessible environment on your computer.
Turn on the Reader, then connect it to your computer
using the supplied USB cable.
Slide POWER switch.
USB cable
To USB Connector
Hint
• When you connect the Reader to your computer with eBook
Library started, the date and time of the Reader is automatically
synchronized with your computer clock.
Click the Start menu, then select “All Programs” –
“Reader” – “eBook Library” to start eBook Library.
Click “eBook Store” in the Source view of eBook Library.
The eBook Store page appears.
Follow the instructions in the store to authorize the
Reader and your computer.
Authorization is required only on the first visit to the eBooks
Store from Sony.
Follow the instructions in the store to purchase
(download) eBooks.
Downloaded eBooks are automatically imported to “Library”
in the Source view of eBook Library.
Library
Downloaded
content
Source view
Hint
• eBooks can be read in eBook Library using your computer. For
more information about using eBook Library, refer to the eBook
Library Help.
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Transferring eBooks from your
computer to the Reader
Check that eBook Library is running and that the Reader
is connected to your computer using the USB cable.
“Reader” appears in the Source view of eBook Library.
Click “Library” in the Source view, then click (List view).
The View area is switched to the List view and all the content
in Library is listed.
List view
Library
Hints
• When you click “Books,” “Audio” or “Pictures” in the Source
view, only their respective content types are displayed.
• When you click (Thumbnail view), content can be displayed
as thumbnails.
Select the content you want to transfer from the list.
To select multiple content, click the content while holding
down the Ctrl key.
Drag the content from the list to “Reader” in the Source
view.
The content is transferred to the Reader.
Reader
Notes
• Do not disconnect the USB cable from the Reader while data is
being transferred.
• Safely disconnects the Reader from your computer once all
transfer activity has been completed. Before you disconnect the
Reader, click (Eject) button, and then disconnect from the
computer.
• Do not leave the Reader connected for extended periods to a
notebook computer that is not connected to AC power, because
the Reader may drain the computer’s battery.
•
If the computer enters a power saving mode, such as the system
suspend, sleep or hibernation while the Reader is connected to the
computer directly, the Reader battery will not be charged. Instead,
the Reader will continue to draw power from its battery, discharging it.
On transferring via a memory card
• To transfer eBooks to a memory card on the Reader, insert the
memory card in the Reader, then follow the above steps (except
drag and drop the content on “Memory Stick on Reader/SD Card
on Reader” in step 4). For details, refer to “Transferring content via
a memory card” in the User’s Guide.
• With a memory card slot on your computer or a memory card
reader, you can also transfer content directly to the memory card
and then insert it in the Reader.
If a memory card is inserted in your computer or a memory card
reader, the memory card icon appears in the Source view. Follow
the above steps (except drag and drop the content on “Memory
Stick on PC/SD Card on PC” in step 4) to transfer to a memory card.
• When inserting the memory card into the Reader, it may take time
for the Reader to recognize the content files in the memory card if
the capacity of the content files stored on the memory card is large.
Hint
• You can also purchase and transfer Adobe DRM protected content
using Adobe Digital Editions 1.5 or later.
For details about usage or support, refer to the Adobe information
page at the following web site:
http://www.adobe.com/go/digitaleditions_us
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Operating the Touch Panel
On the touch panel, you can perform various functions by using
your finger or the supplied stylus.
Tapping
By tapping on the touch panel, you can select an item on the
menu or list, etc.
Double-tapping
By tapping twice (double-tap) on the touch panel, you can create
bookmarks, select a word on a Book page to search in the
Search menu, etc.
Dragging
By dragging on the touch panel, you can turn a page, drag a
magnified page in Zoom mode or select a word to highlight.
Hint
• You can reverse the direction of dragging in the Settings menu. For
details, refer to “Changing Settings” in the User’s Guide.
Dragging and Holding
By holding on the touch panel after dragging, you can turn
pages repeatedly.
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Charging
First, charge the Reader battery, as battery power may not be
sufficient immediately after purchase.
Turn on the Reader.
When you turn on the Reader for the first time after purchase,
the touch panel calibration screen appears. Follow the on-
screen instructions and complete the calibration process.
Connect the Reader to your computer via USB cable.
Connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB
cable. The indicator lights up red while charging, and goes off
when charging is complete.
USB cable
To USB connector
Charge indicator Slide POWER switch
Notes
•
When you connect the Reader to your computer, (indicating
connection via a USB) is displayed on the Reader’s screen. If the
battery has been fully depleted, it takes approximately 5 minutes
until is displayed, during which time you will not be able to turn
on the Reader by the POWER switch. In this case, wait until is
displayed.
The charge indicator lights up in red while is not displayed,
while the Reader is charging.
• If the remaining battery power of a connected notebook computer
is low, charging via USB connection may not be possible.
•
If you connect the Reader to a notebook computer which is not
connected to an AC outlet, the battery of the notebook computer will be
drained. Do not leave the Reader connected to a notebook computer
which is not connected to an AC outlet for an extended period.
Hint
• The Reader can also be charged by connecting to an AC outlet
using the AC Adaptor for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional).
For longer battery life
The Reader has a Power Management feature to avoid
unnecessary battery consumption. The Power Management
operates as follows:
• After 60 minutes of inactivity, the Reader enters sleep mode
automatically while the battery power is consumed slightly.
• After 5 days of inactivity, the Reader automatically
shutdown and stops consuming the battery power.
* If the battery power is at a low level, the Reader will shutdown after 60 minutes
of inactivity.
To shutdown the Reader manually
You can shutdown the Reader in one of the following ways.
• Slide the POWER switch and hold it for more than 3
seconds.
• Use “Device Shutdown” in the Settings menu. For details,
refer to the User’s Guide.
Checking the package contents
The Reader comes installed with a built-in rechargeable battery.
• Reader (with Soft cover and
Stylus) (1)
• USB cable (1)
• CD-ROM (1)
- eBook Library software
- User’s Guide
• Quick Start Guide (this
manual) (1)
• Flyers
• Memory slot protective
inserts (2)
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Note
• This CD-ROM will not play in an audio CD player.
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Installing eBook Library
Turn on the computer and start Windows.
Log on using an account with administrator privileges and
connect to the Internet with your computer.
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your computer’s drive.
The launcher appears and prompts you to configure your
settings.
Select “Install eBook Library.”
The Install Wizard screen appears. Follow the on-screen
instructions to install.
Subsequently, install the User’s Guide as well by selecting
“Install PRS-700 User’s Guide” on the launcher.
If the installation is not successful, refer to “When installation is
not successful – Q&A” on this Quick Start Guide.
To start eBook Library
Double-click the eBook Library icon ( ) on the Windows
desktop.
Hint
• You can also start eBook Library by clicking the Start menu and
then selecting “All Programs” – “Reader” – “eBook Library.”
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Downloaded eBooks
Content (book/audio/
picture files, etc.)
*
1
Online eBook store
*
2
Content that you already have can also be transferred.
For details on content type compatible with the Reader,
refer to the User’s Guide.
Import eBooks from an online eBook store, or
from your computer.
Read this manual for initial preparation.
• Charge the Reader.
• Install eBook Library on your computer.
Getting Started
Importing
Reading/Playing/Viewing
Transfer content from your computer to the
Reader using eBook Library.
Enjoy content on the Reader.
Transferring
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*2
Reading eBooks on the Reader
(Back)
OPTION
< / > (Page Turn)
HOME
(Size)
SEARCH
Index bar
In the Home menu, tap (Books).
The Book list appears.
There is an index bar on the right side of
the list, in which books are sorted
alphabetically. If your desired book is
not displayed in the list, tap the initial
letter of the book.
Hint
• If you want to continue reading from the
last displayed page, tap (Continue
Reading) in the Home menu.
Tap the desired book in the list.
The cover page of the book appears.
If you have read the book before, the
last displayed page of the book
appears.
On the Book page, drag on the page
or press the > (Page Turn) button to
turn a page.
To return to the previous page, drag the
opposite direction or press the <
(Page Turn) button.
To close the book
Press the (Back) button.
To return to the Home menu
Press the HOME button.
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Home Menu
System requirements
The following are requirements to use eBook Library.
OS
Microsoft
Windows Vista
Windows Vista Home Basic
Windows Vista Home Premium
Windows Vista Business
Windows Vista Ultimate
Microsoft
Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP Professional
Windows XP Media Center Edition
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
CPU 800 MHz Celeron class processor or better
RAM
128 MB or more (minimum 512 MB for Windows Vista)
Free space on
hard disc
20 MB or more
Depending on the content amount, more space may
be required.
Monitor High Color or more, 1024 × 768 pixels or more (True
Color, 1280 × 1024 pixels, or more recommended)
Other devices CD-ROM drive, USB port, pointing device such as
mouse or track pad
• Internet connection (broadband recommended, some fees may apply) is
also required on your computer.
• This software is not supported by the following environments:
- An operating system other than those included above
- Personally built computer or operating system
- Upgraded manufacturer-installed operating system
- Multi-boot environment
- Multi-monitor environment
- Macintosh
When installation is not successful - Q&A
Q1 Does your computer meet system requirements?
A1 Check that your computer meets the system requirements listed above.
Q2 Were you logged on as an “Administrator,” did you close all running
software programs before beginning the installation?
A2 Log on as “Administrator.”
Close all running software programs, including background programs such as
virus-protection software.
Q3 The set-up program does not start automatically.
A3 If the set-up program does not start automatically when you insert the CD-ROM,
click “Start” on the Windows taskbar, click “My Computer,” and then double-click
the optical disc drive icon to start the program.
Q4 Is the progress bar in the installation window moving, and the access
lamp of the CD drive flashing?
A4 When the bar is moving and the lamp is flashing, the installation is still in
progress. Please wait for the installation to finish.
If the solutions listed here do not resolve the issue, refer to “Support” in
this Quick Start Guide.
Hint
• For the latest information on eBook Library and to download any software
updates, visit the Web site:
For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/readersupport
For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/
About sample data
The Reader is pre-installed with sample data.
If you delete the sample data, you cannot restore it, and nor will be
supplied with any replacement data.
Guide to Parts and Controls
Rear
Front
OPTION button
Displays the Option menu.
(Size) button
Displays the Size menu.
SEARCH button
Displays the Search menu.
HOME button
Displays the Home menu.
Touch panel
The touch panel gives you simple access to the various
functions on the Reader.
Stylus
The supplied stylus enables you to perform precise
operations such as highlighting, on the touch panel.
Removing the supplied stylus
The supplied stylus is stored on the right side of the Reader. Pull
it out from the top when you use it.
Note
When you put the supplied stylus back into the holder, make sure
to insert it fully to the bottom of the holder.
SD Memory Card slot
Used to insert a SD Memory Card (optional).
“Memory Stick Duo” slot
Used to insert a “Memory Stick Duo” Memory Card (optional).
POWER switch
Switches on/off the Reader.
Indicator
Lights up in red while charging, and goes off when charging
is complete.
Flashes orange while the Reader is accessing your computer
via USB.
Also flashes in orange while switching the Reader on or off.
Holes for soft cover attachment
< / > (Page Turn) buttons
You can also turn pages using the touch panel.
(Back) button
Returns to the previous menu.
Hole for hand strap
Used to attach the hand strap (optional).
(Light) Switch
Switches on/off the built-in light.
DC IN jack
Used to connect the AC Adaptor for Reader (AC-S5220E)
(optional).
USB connector
Used to connect the USB cable (supplied).
(Headphones) jack
Used to connect headphones (optional).
VOL –/+ button
RESET button
Resets the Reader if no operation is possible.
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Using the Advanced Features
The Reader has various advanced features to enhance its
usability. You can use them from the menus displayed by pressing
the SEARCH button, the (Size) button or the OPTION button.
• Search menu: The Search menu enables you to find a book or a
keyword.
• Size menu: The Size menu enables you to adjust text size, and
zoom in/out a Book page.
• Option menu: The Option menu enables you to create Notes, jump
to a page, etc.
Adjusting the text size
You can adjust the text size to enhance the readability from the
Size menu. In the Size menu, tap the desired size icon.
Book page in “S” size
Size icons
Book page in “L” size
Size indicator
Annotating a book
You can annotate a book by creating a bookmark, a highlight or
a comment.
To create a bookmark or a highlight, use the tool bar, which can
be displayed by tapping “Create/Edit Notes” in the Option menu.
To create a comment, use the Comment editor, which can be
displayed by tapping a bookmark or a highlighted word.
Tool bar
Comment editor
Input screen
On-screen
keyboard
(Highlight)
Highlighted
word
For more details about the advanced features, refer to the User’s
Guide.
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